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Des Moines – As Day Light Savings Time approaches, the Office of the State Fire Marshal is encouraging Iowans to take a few extra minutes this weekend and change the batteries in their smoke detectors while they’re changing the hour on all their time pieces.

A new chief will lead Osceola's Volunteer Fire Department.

Customers still pull into the parking lot at Crossroads Food and Spirit in Osceola expecting a hot meal and great company. They don't know that a week before, a fire devastated the inside of the restaurant.

Clarke Community School Board of Directors are asking teachers to take a cut in their salary for next year to make up for decreased state aid.

Plain Jane is becoming foxy.

Flood worries continue to rise throughout the state as the spring season quickly approaches.

The fate of the area's landfill is now in the hands of three arbitrators.

Gay marriage is an important issue for Republican gubernatorial candidate Bob Vander Plaats in his campaign for governor.

Providing services for youth became one of area business leaders' top concerns in a recent survey.

Employers are cautiously testing the waters to see if the tide has turned for the economic crisis. And after floundering for months, prospective employees say they are ready for any type of job saturation.

The newest renovation and telehealth program were the stars of Clarke County Hospital's open house Feb. 21.

Lt. Gov. Patty Judge came to Osceola Feb. 16 with two things on her mind: creating jobs and investing in the future of Iowa's children.

Due to the falling snow, the Snowflake Ball Dance has been CANCELED!!!

Clarke County Hospital invites the public to Come See Our Progress at an open house Sunday, Feb. 21 from noon to 4 p.m. at the local healthcare facility. With all of the changes in recent months and the past three years at CCH, progress is an appropriate theme for the open house.

An Osceola man is out on bail after he allegedly burglarized 100 cars in the area.

An Osceola man was charged with third degree sexual abuse after babysitting three minors.

Republican governor candidate Terry Branstad, 63, was introduced to a crowd at Southern Hills Winery in Osceola as the 39th and 41st governor of Iowa.

Two businesses in Osceola – Hy-Vee and Clarke County State Bank – are moving forward under a new leader.